There will be no mineral auction at this year's show. However, former CMNH mineral specimens are still available for purchase. Check out the online auctions presented by Argentum Auctioneers – click to visit their Web site.

Respected voices from the world of mineralogy will be available for sale by single copy or by subscription. This list is subject to change. Click on the links to be taken to the publication Web sites. This list is subject to change.

• AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF MINERALOGY
• LAPIDARY JOURNAL
• LAPIS INTERNATIONAL, LLC
• LAPIS MINERALIEN MAGAZIN
• THE MINERALOGICAL RECORD
• ROCKS & MINERALS
• ROCK & GEM
• WORLD OF STONES/MINERALOGICAL ALMANAC

Click on the links to be taken to the dealer Web sites. This list is subject to change.

• CARVED OPAL AND OBSIDIAN: Mexican opal and rainbow obsidian lapidary.
• C. CARTER RICH FINE MINERALS: fine minerals from worldwide localities.
• CYBEROCKS AND MINERALS: minerals and fluorescents for all collectors.
• DON SMOLEY'S MINERALS & GEMS: minerals for every taste.
• FERSMAN MINERALOGICAL MUSEUM: minerals and gifts from Russia.
• FOWLER'S WIREWRAPPING: the finest in wirewrapped jewelry, done on site.
• GEM ARTISTS OF NORTH AMERICA: the world's finest gem art.
• GEM-FARE: fine gems and minerals.
• H.M. & D. MINERALS: fine minerals.
• HEADWATERS LAPIDARY: faceted gems and demonstrations.
• HUNZA GEMS & MINERALS: minerals from Pakistan.
• ITECO, INC.: specializing in rhodochrosite and cut stones.
• JBF MINERALS: fine minerals from worldwide localities.
• JEFF'S GEODES: Mexican geodes opened for you on site.
• K & K INTERNATIONAL: fine minerals from worldwide localities.
• LODIN'S MINERALS & GEMS: lapidary, jewelry, and minerals.
• MICHAEL COUCH & ASSOCIATES: manufacturers of rainbow sapphire jewelry.
• MIKE'S MINERALS: agate slabs, cabochons, US & worldwide minerals.
• MINE DESIGN: fine gems.
• MINERALS AMERICA: fine minerals from worldwide localities.
• MOSES JEWELERS: the finest jewelry designs and estate jewelry.
• NATURE'S EXPRESSIONS: objects of art from the natural world.
• NORTH STAR MINERALS: specializing in Romania, Bulgaria & Southern Illinois.
• PAK DESIGNS: fine African gemstones and custom jewelry.
• PAMELA'S JEWELRY: tanzanite, diamond & emerald jewelry.
• PETIT TRESOR STUDIO: estate and custom jewelry.
• RAYMOND'S MINERALS: affordable fine minerals.
• SAVI: designer jewelry.
• SHADYSIDE MINING COMPANY: gems, jewelry, and crystals.
• SILVERTOWN: custom jewelry, loose stones and gem rough.
• SJ GEMSTONES: jewelry, loose stones and gem rough.
• STONETRUST: worldwide minerals.
• SUPERB MINERALS INDIA, LTD.: fine minerals from India.
• VICTOR YOUNT: minerals for the discriminating collector.
• WRIGHT'S ROCK SHOP: fine and collector's minerals.

To learn more about becoming a sponsor of the 2006 Carnegie Gem & Mineral Show or Carnegie Museum of Natural History, please visit the Sponsorship page.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. Except for July and August, the Museum is closed on Mondays. For general visitor information such as admission, directions, and dining options, please visit the CMNH Web site at www.CarnegieMNH.org/info.

• For tickets to the Sea of Pearls Gala Preview Party, please contact Carnegie Museum of Natural History at 412.578.2479 or use the registration form (Microsoft Word, 20 Kb).
• To schedule your group for Children's Activities, please see the Kids' Page.
• If you would like to participate in the Exhibit Competition, please see the Event Schedule page.

Mindy McNaugher, Carnegie Museum of Natural History